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Oracle Innovates to Improve Employee Engagement

04/23/19

To help organizations keep up with the evolving expectations of the global talent economy, Oracle released new updates to Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud. These innovations will help organizations reimagine how HR services can simplify complex processing and build a successful team.

Why Human Resources and Analytics Make a Great Team

04/22/19

According to a recent study by Oracle titled HR Moves Boldly Into Advanced Analytics With Collaboration From Finance, HR has quickly leapfrogged into one of the most valuable departments for corporate analytics—moving far faster into the discipline than other departments more traditionally associated with analytics.

Is HR the Most Analytics-Driven Function?

04/18/19

In the Harvard Business Review, Tom Davenport, distinguished professor of IT and management at Babson College, discusses the recent global survey conducted by Oracle, HR Moves Boldly into Advanced Analytics with Collaboration from Finance. The survey results suggest that HR is surpassing most analytical functions in business by making use of advanced methods like predictive and prescriptive models, and even artificial intelligence.

Recognizing the Most Influential in HR Tech

04/17/19

Oracle’s Emily He, senior vice president of the Human Capital Management Cloud Business Group, and Gretchen Alarcon, Oracle’s group vice president of the Human Capital Management Cloud Business Group, were named to Human Resource Executive’s list of 2019 Top 100 HR Leaders.

Is HR the Most Analytics-Driven Function?

04/10/19

According to speakers at the Modern Business Experience event, tomorrow’s workforce will be defined by more automation, a diverse mix of full-time and contract workers, and rapidly shifting demographics.

Making Money Moves: The HR and Finance Connection

04/09/19

William Tincup, president of RecruitingDaily, highlights a recent study by Oracle that includes feedback from more than 1,500 HR and finance executives who agree (90%) that integrating HR and finance data is a top priority moving forward.

Why Robots Are Actually Making Work More Human

04/08/19

In this Forbes guest-authored article by Oracle’s Emily He, senior vice president of the Human Capital Management Cloud Business Group, discusses the notion that the AI revolution is actually pushing the workforce to become less techy and more human.

04/08/19

At the Modern Business Experience event, Oracle shed light on its latest cloud applications strategy while dispelling some myths and providing more context on digital transformation realities for its customers and partners.

04/03/19

Driving Improvements with Cloud Technology in Higher Ed

04/02/19

During the HR Happy Hour Show recorded live at the Modern Business Experience conference, Jennifer Martindale of Boise State University discusses the journey to the cloud for their administrative systems including ERP, finance, and now, HCM.

Defense Contractor Gets Its HR House in Order with Centralized System

04/01/19

Roger Casalengo, chief human resources officer of Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, details how the organization streamlined its HR functions by deploying Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud, which centralizes employee data in one place rather than in spreadsheets scattered across the company.

When Seconds Count: A UK Police Department Transforms

3/28/19

West Midlands Police has bridged its data gap during emergencies from acquiring essential personal information in 11 hours to just 2 minutes by using an Oracle Service Cloud portal. Using the new portal, officers and staff now have a single place to update their information and perform an array of vital administrative tasks.

Finance, HR, Supply Chain Pros: Tips on Using Technology Better

03/27/19

Oracle brand journalist Chris Murphy captures the highlights from the Modern Business Experience conference, which brought together thousands of business leaders from finance, HR, and supply chain organizations to explore how to use applications to make their companies stronger.

03/19/19

Oracle Executive Vice President Steve Miranda shares key insights about the pace of technology change and the emerging role of business applications in the digital marketplace at the Modern Customer Experience event in Las Vegas.

Springfield Clinic Keeps Staff Skills Current Using Cloud HR

03/19/19

Springfield Clinic adopts Oracle Learning Cloud Service, a module of Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud, to help keep its staffers compliant with federal and state regulations as well as current inpatient care best practices.

What If You Could Predict When Your Best Employees Will Move On?

03/14/19

Using Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud, National Instruments is leveraging data analytics to identify skills gaps and predict how many new hires it will need in an effort to remain competitive as it looks to target and retain engineers and other talented professionals.

For Some HR Teams, Mobile Recruiting Offers a Real Edge

02/15/19

Two years ago, Arizona Federal Credit Union moved to an Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud-based system. Since then, the organization has leveraged the technology to improve its ability to deliver job applications on mobile devices, letting recruiters create an advantage when prospecting at in-person events like job fairs.

AI and HR: A Match Made in Many Companies

02/10/19

Although the function has seldom been known for its rapid adoption of new technology, a recent survey conducted by Oracle suggests that HR is employing not just analytics—but also AI—in significant numbers. (HR Too)

HR Finance Departments Need to Get on the Same Wavelength

02/08/19

According to a new Oracle study, “HR Moves Boldly Into Advanced Analytics with Collaboration with Finance,” HR departments are investing more heavily in predictive analytics to determine the effectiveness of their talent acquisition strategies, but must collaborate well with their organization’s finance department to gain the insight needed to be truly effective.

Finance Remains Skeptical About HR’s Analytics Ability

02/08/19

Donald Anderson, Oracle’s director of organization and talent development, believes the traditional relationship between HR and finance must evolve if businesses are to succeed in “today’s evolving market and talent economy.”

Data Analytics May Be the Answer to Bringing HR and Finance Together

01/31/19

Oracle’s Donald Anderson, director of organization and talent development, discusses why business leaders are looking for HR and finance partnerships to provide insights that help them make better business decisions.

HR Pros Turn to Analytics to Attract, Retain Top Talent

01/30/19

According to a recent study by Oracle of more than 1,500 business professionals, employers across the US are increasingly leveraging data analytics to improve their recruiting and other HR processes as they compete to attract and retain the most talented people.

Data Analytics Could Be an HR Breakthrough for Your Business

01/29/19

The Oracle HR Analytics survey provides insight into the need for greater collaboration between HR and finance, although progress is being held back by short-term mindsets and entrenched cultural habits.

Why a Computer May Be Your Next Manager

01/18/19

A new CIO story from influencer and industry analyst Charles Araujo explores why a computer may be your next manager, and includes comments from Oracle on the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap and findings from its recent study on AI at work.

Seen and Heard: National Retail Federation Big Show 2019

01/15/19

Oracle’s perspective on talent retention in the retail space was covered in Customer Strategist Journal among top industry players such as Ellen Davis, NRF Foundation; Janet Yellen, former chair of the Federal Reserve; Kara Swisher of Recode; Eric Schelling, head of talent acquisition, Home Depot; and more.

Public Sector Workplaces Turning to the Cloud

01/11/19

Chief Human Resources Officer Alex Smith, City of Memphis, is featured in the cover story of Workforce magazine, where she discusses why Oracle was chosen for its cloud-based HR system to help the city address the critical challenge of how to attract and retain the best talent.

Adapting to the Digital Workforce: 4 First Steps to Training Your Team on AI

12/18/18

A recent Oracle AI work study found that 71 percent of employees believe AI skills and knowledge will be important in the next three years, yet the majority (72 percent) of organizations do not provide any form of AI-focused training programs.

Navigating the Island of Misfit Candidates

12/18/18

Gretchen Alarcon, group vice president of Oracle human capital management (HCM), discusses how emerging technologies like AI and machine learning can streamline manual processes and help HR and recruiting professionals to focus more of their time on tasks that matter.

Diversity and Inclusion: How Employers Are Moving Beyond Lip Service

12/13/18

A panel of executives during a session at Oracle OpenWorld 2018 details why diversity and inclusion are becoming business imperatives and how technology can support these new corporate-wide commitments.

Searching for Talent: Oracle Adds HCM Enhancements

12/03/18

Oracle announced the upcoming release of several powerful innovations and updates to Oracle HCM Cloud that are designed to help companies and their talent management departments meet the growing candidate and employee expectations of today’s market.

As Healthcare Turns to ERP, It Also Turns to the Cloud

11/09/18

Artificial Intelligence Helps CHROs Navigate the Changing World of Work

11/07/18

At the Oracle OpenWorld conference, human resources experts from around the world shared strategies for leading their companies into the new world of work, one in which artificial intelligence will help them identify and select the best job candidates, assist employees with routine tasks, and help employers keep their HR information secure.

Will Computers Replace Human Resources Managers?

11/05/18

Learn how cloud-based HCM systems can help shoulder more routine workforce management functions, such as eLearning programs and employee pay and bonus remuneration, while leaving the more strategic, face-face interactions to humans.

10/22/18

Oracle Updates HCM Cloud with AI, LinkedIn Integrations

10/22/18

Learn how Oracle’s embedded artificial intelligence capabilities, integration with LinkedIn, and other updates to its HCM cloud help human resources professionals streamline a multitude of activities to create greater operational efficiencies.